![]() ![]() No microphones Unusual design Lamp doesn't preserve power state Sonos quality audio 360-degree sound Takes standard E26/27 bulbs Since Alexa is built-in, the Beam is also a smart speaker and a great choice if you’re looking for one to sit in the living room. Only those with a much larger room and budget really need to opt for the Playbar or Playbase. Plus it has features not found on its bigger brothers like HDMI ARC. It’s more affordable, more compact and yet still sounds excellent. Compact design Great sound Premium features For example, making a stereo pair with the One or using them as rear surrounds with one of the home theatre speakers. The One SL is the one to go for if you don’t want or need Alexa or Google Assistant. So you get things like touch controls and AirPlay 2. This is effectively the regular One without the microphones for voice control via smart assistants. Not a huge amount has changed, but it didn’t really need to. The battery life is also one hour longer at 11 hours. It also has other advantages over the Roam such as a replaceable battery and the charging base is included in the box. This is still the far better option for things like garden parties. However, the Move remains a solid purchase if you don’t need it to go further than the garden and want more power. Portable & durable design Big sound Bluetooth connectivity However, the Roam is designed to be part of a Sonos system with features like Sound Swap.Įven if you don’t have any Sonos speakers yet, you could arguably just use Roams around the house for a basic multi-room setup. It doesn’t hit full marks as the battery life is short of similar rivals and Bluetooth is limited to streaming. It’s also IP67 so more durable, the clever design works in upright or landscape orientations and there’s even wireless charging. The Roam is 1/6th of the size and just 430g (vs 3kg). While its big brother can technically go anywhere, its size and weight make it quite tricky and more suitable for taking out into the garden. Limited battery life Fairly expensive Bluetooth limited to music Highly portable Bluetooth & WiFi Astonishing sound Smart features It’s more expensive than many other smart speakers but it’s worth the extra – compared to non-Sonos rivals it offers much better build quality and sound.Īs an all-rounder it’s a great place to start to begin building your Sonos system. ![]() Control your music with one simple app, and fill your home with pure, immersive sound.” Great sound Smart features Timeless design In the company’s own words: “Sonos is the smart speaker system that streams all your favourite music to any room, or every room. Best Sonos Speakers 2023 # What is Sonos? # Scroll beyond the chart for our complete Sonos buying guide explaining how the system works and how to choose the right speakers. Note that the prices of some speakers were increased in September 2021 by as much as £100/US$100 with little reason given. We also haven’t had a chance to review the Sonos Five, though based on our Play:5 testing, it will be great for big rooms. The system now uses the S2 app for control, but it comes with compatibility issues with older devices. These give you the benefit of the usual multi-room experience but can also be taken out into the garden or beyond. Sonos has also been exploring the Bluetooth route with the Move and much smaller Roam. ![]() Designed to be easy to use, stylish and sound great, there’s little not to like about the Sonos range of speakers (and headphones might be on the way, too). Founded back in 2002 in California, Sonos has been setting the bar and leading the way in the multi-room speaker market for a long time. ![]()
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